Shoba Narayan has rapidly gained recognition as a highly esteemed and in-demand actress, earning widespread respect and visibility for her impressive body of work in film, television, and theater.
Currently, she takes on the iconic role of Princess Jasmine in the long-running Disney hit, ALADDIN, which has made a triumphant return to Broadway this fall.
Narayan made her Broadway debut in 2016, starring alongside Josh Groban in the 12-time Tony-nominated musical NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, marking a significant milestone as the first South Asian female to land a principal role since BOMBAY DREAMS, which Playbill hailed as "a personal milestone and a key moment on Broadway."
Among her numerous stage credits, Narayan has shone as Eliza Hamilton in the national tour of the world phenomenon and Broadway smash hit HAMILTON, created by the visionary Lin-Manuel Miranda, and most recently appeared on Broadway in 2020 as Nessarose in WICKED.
In addition to her stage work, Narayan has made a mark in film and television, with credits including the award-winning independent feature film GROWING UP SMITH, directed by Frank Lotito, QUANTICO (Mark Gordon / ABC),HALAL IN THE FAMILY with Aasif Mandvi, GOSSIP GIRL (The CW),COIN HEIST (Netflix),and MISTRESS AMERICA, directed by Noah Baumbach.
As a talented Bharatanatyam (South Indian Classical) dancer and teacher, Narayan has performed extensively throughout the United States and India, earning major prizes at several international dance competitions.
Currently, Narayan resides in New York, where she continues to hone her craft and make a lasting impact in the entertainment industry.
